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Kent Street Weir

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The grassed park on the northern side of the weir is bordered by wetland to the north and the river to the south which ensures the site is popular with both people and birds.

Kent Street Weir is part of the Canning River Regional Park. The section downstream from the Kent Street Weir contains some of the best estuarine vegetation in the Swan Canning Riverpark. Most famously at this point of the Canning River both estuarine and riverine waters are divided by the Kent Street Weir. The tidal influence is blocked by the weir and as a consequence the upstream water is relatively fresh particularly in winter months due to the higher seasonal rainfall. Since the construction of the Kent Street Weir, the alluvial islands have altered, some disappearing, new ones have formed and others joining up with the main channel banks.

The Kent Street Weir is a popular recreation spot and has a pedestrian crossing on top of the concrete piles. There are barbecues, sheltered picnic tables, children's playground and a designated canoe launching facility.

This is also the site of the Canning River Eco Education Centre, which is focused on increasing awareness and understanding of the Canning River and the Park through environmental primary and secondary education programmes and activities.

To the west of the park is the Castledare Miniature Railway. There are over 5km of track to ride, two railway stations and the associated signal boxes, turntables and sheds to keep the miniature trains in service located at various points along the track. The track winds its way through Fern Lagoon and back.

Getting There

Site Activities:

Site Facilities:

Picnic Table

Toilet

Barbecue

Dogs allowedNo drinking water available

Activities

Swimming

Canoeing/Kayaking

Bush Walking

Butterflies, Birds and Bridges Loop Walk Trail: 3.7 kilometre loop suitable for people with disabilities or people with prams; start and finish at Kent St Weir. This pretty walk passes stands of low-growing samphire bush, ephemeral wetlands and a melaleuca stand teeming with bird life. The trail crosses the Greenfield Street Bridge and passes the wonderfully restored Leige Street wetland, as well as the Wharf Street wetlands and the Canning River Eco Education Centre before returning to the starting point. .

Woodloes Walk Trail: 2.4 kilometres one-way suitable for people with disabilities or people with prams; start at Kent Street Weir and finish at Masons Landing.From historic Masons Landing an additional 10-minute stroll east along Marriamup Street will take you to Woodloes Homestead. Woodloes Homestead is a small museum which showcases the history of the Canning River. Picnic facilities and play equipment can also be found here. Before starting the walk, arrange to be picked up by someone at Masons Landing or Woodloes Homestead or leave plenty of time to get back to Kent Street Weir along the same route.